Ohio SB219 revises oil and gas well regulations, including permit fees, reporting, and well plugging procedures.
Ohio SB219 amends the law governing oil and gas wells, including permit fees, reporting, and well plugging procedures. It sets specific permit fees based on township population and requires quarterly reports on orphaned well efforts. The bill also mandates that landowners notify the division of oil and gas resources management of discovered wells and allows for reimbursement for plugging costs. It establishes a matrix for prioritizing well plugging and requires landowners to obtain liability insurance for wells.
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